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Code 52 - Power Steering pressure switch open???

Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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Code 52 - Power Steering pressure switch open???

What does that mean?

How do i fix it?

Thx!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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The 302 equipped trucks have a switch on the high pressure power steering hose that closes under pressure. When closed, it allows the ecu to increase the idle to allow the wheels to turn without bogging the engine. If the switch is open, this is not happening and thus the trouble code. Check to make sure the wiring connector is still on and if so, check the switch for proper operation.

I don't know if my high pressure power steering hose has been changed by the previous owner but I don't have the switch on my '92 302 powered F150. It always seemed to work fine without it.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Thanks! Excellent synopsis!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I have the same code in my truck but it has a 4.9 in it. Theres a two terminal connecter that seems that it would go to the power steering but theres no place for it so it just hangs...
 
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